Hotaru Phonographum ab Audio-Technica Corporation

Opus Hotaru Phonographum a designatore Audio-Technica Corporation est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Platinum in Categoria Certaminis Producta Auditiva.

PlatinumProducta Auditiva· 2025

Hotaru Phonographum

a Audio-Technica Corporation

Cliens: Audio-Technica

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Platinum in Categoria Producta Auditiva

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Designum

De Hotaru Phonographum

Hoc phonographo magnifico spatium tuum transforma. Discus eius suspensus sonum lucemque perfecte coniungit, experientiam sensuum immersivam creans. Capsula minimalista brachiumque toni sonum purum elegentiamque visualem praebent, dum apparatus fasciae occultus vibrationes minuit ad claritatem soni obtinendam. Ex acrylico, aluminio orichalcoque praestantibus confectum, hoc systema non solum qualitatem soni exceptionalem offert, sed etiam ornamentum insigne in quovis conclavi praebet.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Platinum

Hotaru Phonographum victor est Praemii A' Design Award Platinum, honoris amplissimi formis vere eximiis, elegantibus et magnificis dati. Victores Platini miracula creationis sunt, testimonia finium ingenii inventivi, et industriam inaequabilem auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur has formas opera celeberrima fore, quae aetatis venustatem definiant, ad societatis salutem conferant et fines artis, scientiae, formandi et technologiae promoveant. Hotaru Phonographum excellentiam transcendentem exhibet et utilibus proprietatibus mundum meliorem reddit. Hotaru Phonographum opus est Praemio A' Design Award Platino victum, quod cupiditates excitat, animos incitat, delectat et magnum gaudium creat.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: This strikingly designed turntable features a floating platter that seamlessly integrates into any space, creating an atmosphere of harmony and depth. Its innovative design fuses sound and light for a captivating sensory experience. The minimalist cartridge and tonearm, paired with a concealed belt sub-platter drive, ensure both sonic clarity and visual elegance. Crafted from premium materials like acrylic, aluminum, and brass, the system delivers an unparalleled audio experience.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: 430mm x 430mm 235mm
Notulae: analog, floating, turntable, record player, vinyl, music
Technologia Productionis: The floating turntable, achieved through powerful magnetic repulsion, eliminates unwanted vibrations, unlocking the full potential of the cartridge. It also seamlessly blends function and aesthetics with a minimalist VM cartridge and carbon tonearm. Precision-crafted acrylic, a high-quality aluminum case with integrated speakers, and solid brass feet create a refined aesthetic. The meticulously engineered structure produces a depth and richness of sound that defies its compact size.
Provocatio Designandi: The challenge was to make sure that the magnets used in the floating structure didn't affect the cartridge. This was especially important for cartridges, which contain strong magnets. If any magnetic energy leaked from the floating structure, it could directly lead to an unusual tracking force and sensitivity to movement. By using tools that analyze magnetic flux in product development and adding the right shielding materials to the case, we solved this problem.
Investigatio: Speaker-integrated turntables typically use rubber or springs for vibration damping. But this time we considered a method of suppressing vibration by using magnetic repulsion to float the turntable from the speaker. Through repeated prototyping and signal analysis, we realized to achieve effects greater than existing structures. Generally, vibration suppression structures are internal mechanisms, but through these studies, we succeeded in sublimating this mechanism into an external design.
Inspiratio: We envisioned a musical experience that transcends the ordinary. We believe that the moment of listening to an analog record holds the potential for more than just sound - it can be a captivating spectacle. With its floating analog record and ethereal glow, HOTARU is designed to stimulate the senses and create an immersive world where every moment becomes a cherished memory. This is our vision - to elevate the act of listening to an unforgettable sensory experience.
Duratio Operis: The project started in December 2022 in Japan and will be exhibited in Milan Design Week in April 2025.
Cursus Operationis: It is operated using three knobs.
The left knob selects the lighting mode, type, and brightness.
The center knob selects the turntable speed.
The right knob controls the speaker volume.
Membra Turmae: Yuma Murakami
Yosuke Koizumi
Tomohiro Shiraga
Agnitiones Imaginum: Audio-Technica Corporation